PlayStation has released the rankings of their most downloaded games for 2023, highlighting player preferences across various categories on the PlayStation Store. The sports game EA Sports FC 24, previously known as FIFA, topped the European charts as the most downloaded title, with Hogwarts Legacy and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 rounding out the top three. Other notable mentions include Grand Theft Auto 5 and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 within the top five, and the top ten also features FIFA 23, Baldur's Gate 3, Diablo 4, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and Assassin's Creed Mirage. For virtual reality enthusiasts, the PS VR2 games list was led by Pavlov, followed by Kayak VR: Mirage and Beat Saber, with Sony's Horizon Call of the Mountain surprisingly landing at the eighth spot. As for free-to-play games, Fortnite continued its reign at the top, with Roblox and Call of Duty: Warzone also being highly popular. Additionally, multiplayer favorites Rocket League and Fall Guys remained in the top downloaded free-to-play games for the year. Earlier in the month, it was revealed that Hogwarts Legacy was the overall best-selling game in the Netherlands for 2023.
What were the most downloaded PlayStation games in 2023?The most downloaded PlayStation games in 2023 for the PS5 and PS4 included EA Sports FC 24, Hogwarts Legacy, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Grand Theft Auto 5, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. For PS VR2, the most downloaded titles were Pavlov, Kayak VR: Mirage, and Beat Saber, among others. In the free-to-play category, Fortnite, Roblox, and Call of Duty: Warzone topped the list.
Hogwarts Legacy, referenced in the article, is a highly anticipated open-world RPG based in the Harry Potter universe. Developed by Portkey Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, it allows players to experience life at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry centuries before the events of the original Harry Potter books. The game's popularity stems from the strong global fan base of the Harry Potter franchise, and its position in the download charts reflects the excitement and anticipation among gamers for an immersive experience in the magical world.
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The enduring charm of nostalgic franchises and the thrill of sports simulation really shine through in this year's PlayStation downloads. It's pretty rad to see Hogwarts Legacy casting a spell on the charts, meanwhile EA Sports FC 24 keeps scoring goals with the fans 🧙⚽🎮
No surprises seeing EA Sports FC 24 and Hogwarts Legacy topping the charts in Europe; it really speaks to the power of legacy franchises and the magical draw of the Potterverse in gaming. Plus, with the longevity of fan-faves like GTA 5 and enduring free-to-play giants like Fortnite, it's clear that both fresh experiences and comfort classics are shaping the digital landscape on PlayStation.